It seems yes is the answer to the question of whether Battlefield 3 will require the use of EA's new Origin service, even for users who purchase a physical copy of DICE's upcoming military shooter sequel. A question on Twitter directed at Global Battlefield Community Manager Daniel Matros asked "If we get the DVD version of BF3 do we still have to use Origin?" This was followed by another attempt, asking: "What about the rumors spreading on the forums that we need origin to play BF3 if we have the DVD?" These inspired the following reply: "Yes those 'rumors' are true :)." Thanks Teddy via BF3Blog.

StingingVelvet wrote on Aug 11, 2011, 18:15:If consumers really hate it as much as you think then they won't give in to it and it will quickly die, but you and me both know that isn't going to happen,

I don't know any such thing. I'm actually surprised at the majority of the responses I've seen so far being fairly frustrated and the fact that its making people rethink the game.

As for your job thing, spend the $20 or whatever it is on RoboForm. It is a literal godsend for that shit. Better yet just try to get HR contacts and email them directly.

Have they confirmed that the server browser is web-only somewhere, or are people just making inferences from the alpha?

When asked directly "Is there going to be an in-game server browser?" Dice replied "Battlelog is essential to the BF3 experience". So it's looking incredibly doubtful at best. They wouldn't put the resources into designing two different server browsers.

And yes to whoever asked, Battlelog not only requires Origin but it also has a mandatory web plugin installation. I can only imagine the fun EA could have with that.